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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,792.76, 58,189.34 and 15,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,792.76, 58,189.34 and 15,419.26 is: 23,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,792.76 : 58,189.34 = 15,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,792.76/58,189.34 = 15,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,792.76x = 58,189.34 × 15,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,792.76x = 897,236,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,236,562.69/38,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.97

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